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National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) recently celebrated the graduation of the second group of participants in the prestigious High Fliers leadership program, in partnership with the American University of Beirut.

The event was organized under the personal sponsorship and presence of NBK Group Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim S. Dabdoub and attended by NBK Capital CEO Salah Y. Al Fulaij and the Dean of Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut, Professor Gefrorge Najjar.

Commenting on the success of the program, Dabdoub said: "The next generation of leaders is the future of NBK. We are committed to identifying and developing our talented people so that in time they can guide the bank to even greater success."

Dabdoub congratulated the graduates and called on them to strive for excellence. "This program marks the start of what will be a continuing process to nurture and grow our young talent. I am delighted with the outcome of this program and look forward to seeing the participants moving into key leadership roles in the bank," added Dabdoub.

The High Fliers leadership program is designed in partnership with AUB to provide NBK's future leaders with a wide range of leadership disciplines. This intensive program, which commenced in May 2009, covers topics such as finance, risk and people management skills and included classroom discussion, case studies and assignments.

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Since its incorporation in 1952 as the first indigenous bank and the first shareholding company in the entire Gulf region, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has been known as 'The Bank You Know And Trust'. NBK, throughout the years, succeeded in building an advanced banking institution that offers a full spectrum of innovative and unrivalled financial and investment services and solutions to individuals, corporate and institutional clients.

Since its incorporation in 1952 as the first indigenous bank and the first shareholding company in the entire Gulf region, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has been known as 'The Bank You Know And Trust'. NBK, throughout the years, succeeded in building an advanced banking institution that offers a full spectrum of innovative and unrivalled financial and investment services and solutions to individuals, corporate and institutional clients.

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Founded in 1866, the American University of Beirut (AUB) bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The University encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to graduate men and women committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership.

Founded in 1866, the American University of Beirut (AUB) bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The University encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to graduate men and women committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership.